We are seeking a proactive Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure materials, components, and services from our suppliers meet quality, regulatory, and performance standards. Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Consumables and Supply Chain, you will play a key role in supplier selection, qualification, performance management, and continuous improvement.
The Role
- Support supplier selection, evaluation, and onboarding.
- Conduct supplier audits (UK and international) and drive development activities.
- Monitor supplier performance, including QBRs and quality agreements.
- Define and align Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) requirements, especially during NPI.
- Lead root cause analysis and manage supplier CAPA processes.
- Drive continuous improvement and prevent recurring quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001.
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field.
- Experience in manufacturing (optics or regulated industries preferred).
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 (ISO 13485 desirable).
- Skilled in problem‑solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and supplier management skills.
- Experience with audits and vendor quality performance measures.
- Six Sigma or CQE certification.
- Experience in medical, pharma, or aerospace sectors.
Additional Requirements
- Right to work in the relevant country.
- Willingness to travel (UK and international). Travel around 25‑30%.
- Full driving licence.
Location
This position is based on‑site, minimum 3 days per week in our Oxford office (Littlemore, Trade City).
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary starting from £41,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
- Up to 7% employer‑matched pension contribution.
- Private health insurance from day one, plus critical illness cover, income protection and life insurance.
- Give as You Earn and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes.
- Annual company and individual bonus scheme.
- Family‑friendly benefits: YellowNest Nursery Scheme, maternity, adoption and shared parental leave up to 17 weeks fully paid, 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave, and emergency childcare allowance.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and frequent training sessions on hard and soft skills.
- Hybrid working where allowed, flexible start and finish times, subsidised weekly lunch for onsite employees, and a vibrant social calendar.
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